Welsh Rugby

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton. Pic: Alamy

First The Double Wooden Spoon . . . Now, The Big Lions Snub Awaits Wales, Predicts Shane Williams

It’s the game loved in Welsh rugby club bars . . .predict the Wales players in the Lions line-up, but it might be short-lived fun this year.

Rob Cole | May 07, 2025
    Referee Ben Connor. Pic: Alamy

    Ben Connor Takes Different Path To Find Rugby’s Centre Stage In Wales

    The man in the middle is often the oldest man on the rugby field, unless it’s a game controlled by Welsh referee Ben Connor.

    Simon Thomas | May 07, 2025
    Taulupe Faletau of Wales. Pic: Alamy

    Taulupe Faletau Sees Lions Hopes Rise After Injuries To Rivals

    Taulupe Faletau was considered a long shot for another Lions tour, but injuries to others could yet open the door to trip number four.

    Graham Thomas | May 06, 2025
    Action from Cardiff’s win over Bridgend. Pic: Cardiff RFC

    Old Foes Cardiff And Newport To Clash In Super Rygbi Cymru Semi Final

    The top four in the inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru have all won through to the semi-finals.

    David Parsons | May 05, 2025
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    Steff Emanuel Leads Wales U20s Trio As Cardiff Bid To Make It Super Saturday

    The inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru title is into the knockout stages with eight clubs in with a shout this weekend.

    David Parsons | May 03, 2025
    Former Ospreys coach Lyn Jones. Pic: Alamy

    Lyn Leans Into African Adventure After Successful Treatment

    Former Ospreys and Dragons coach Lyn Jones is a man with a mission . . . to raise funds to combate the illness he says changed his life.

    Simon Thomas | Apr 30, 2025
    Merthyr are the WRU Admiral Premiership champions. Pic: Alamy

    Merthyr Are The Champions . . . At Rugby And Football

    Merthyr are the WRU Admiral Premiership champions with three matches still to go this season, but no-one able to catch them.

    David Williams | Apr 29, 2025
    Wales Women head coach, Sean Lynn. Pic: Alamy

    Sean Lynn's Stark Verdict To Wales Women After Six Nations Slump: Not Working Hard Enough, Not Skilful Enough

    Played five, lost five -- just like the men's senior team - it was been a miserable Six Nations season for Wales women, but their coach, Sean Lynn, insists the answers are in their own hands.

    Hannah Blackwell | Apr 28, 2025
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    Dwayne Peel Urges Scarlets To Make History With Victories In South Africa

    No many Welsh teams beat Leinster and the Scarlets hadn't managed it for seven years. But a win over the Irish giants has revived the Scarlets' hopes of making the URC play-offs.

    David Parsons | Apr 28, 2025

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    X-Factor Taulupe Faletau Is Hitting The Heights Again For Cardiff

    He was written off by some as too old and too prone to injuries, but Taulupe Faletau is proving there is life in the old Lion yet, as Simon Thomas reports.

    Simon Thomas | Apr 28, 2025
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    The Ospreys have a mountain to climb if they want to extend their season, but at least they have been this way before.

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    Emotional Adam Beard Reflects On Ospreys Exit Ahead Of Move To France

    Adam Beard has confirmed he is leaving the Ospreys at the end of the season, with a move to France on the cards.

    Graham Thomas | Apr 23, 2025
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    Sean Lynn Calls For More Ruthless Attitude After Ireland Hand Wales Another Heavy Defeat

    The prospect of another Welsh wooden spoon for a senior Six Nations team is looming after a fourth straight defeat for Sean Lynn’s side.

    Hannah Blackwell | Apr 21, 2025
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    Cardiff Players Can Hold Their Heads High Is The Judgement Of Matt Sherratt

    Judgement Day saw Cardiff and the Scarlets prove themselves, with Matt Sherratt full of praise for his Arms Park squad.

    Simon Thomas | Apr 21, 2025
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    Harsh Judgement . . . No Room For Error For Welsh Regions With Play-Off Hopes

    Saturday is Judgement Day, when the four regions meet in two head-to-heads and fan interest will be examined carefully after a disastrous season for the national team.

    Simon Thomas | Apr 19, 2025
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    Dwayne Peel Urges Scarlets To Deliver Crucial Victory In Race For Play-Offs

    Judgement Day Part Two on Saturday will see the Dragons take on a Scarlets team who have no margin for error.

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    Mark Jones Warns Ospreys To Expect Cardiff Players To Rise In Shop Window

    There may be more than just pride and URC points on the line when the Ospreys meet Cardiff in Judgement Day at the Principality Stadium.

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    Ospreys And Wales Star Dewi Lake Aims To Sup It Up On Judgement Day

    It’s Judgement Day on Saturday when the four regions battle it out for pride and valuable URC points, plus the making of new memories along the way.

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    Welsh Regions Look Inward For Local Judgement As Ospreys, Cardiff, Scarlets And Dragons Battle It Out

    Judged by the standards of the season so far, there is work to do for all four teams on Judgement Day this Saturday.

    David Parsons | Apr 16, 2025
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    Matt Sherratt Targets URC Play-Off Push After Cardiff Come Back From The Cliff Edge

    Cardiff's players have spent the past week worrying about their futures but for this weekend it's all about the short-term - and a Judgement Day battle against the Ospreys.

    Simon Thomas | Apr 15, 2025
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    Mark Jones Concedes The Ospreys Dropped Their Euro Standards When It Mattered Most

    The quarter-finals curse struck again for the Ospreys as their Challenge Cup campaign ended in front of their own fans.

    Paul Jones | Apr 14, 2025
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    Mark Jones Calls For “Next Level” As Ospreys Eye Historic European Semi-Final

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    Sean Lynn has had a tough start to his stint as Wales coach with two defeats and it promises to get no easier away to France.

    Hannah Blackwell | Apr 11, 2025